Arts and Culture

Arts & Culture stories by TNJN journalists.

Opinion: ‘Zootopia’ brings out the dreamer in all of us

Tiara Holt March 8, 2016

Tiara Holt writes a review of Disney's latest film "Zootopia" which has reached a 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Broadway Studios and Gallery presents Peep Show exhibit

Hannah Hitzfeld March 7, 2016

Broadway Studios and Gallery opened their Peep Show exhibit as part of first Friday on March 4.

Opinion: Mardi Growl is cute fun for a good cause

Jolin Baker March 6, 2016

Jolin Baker recaps the ninth annual Mardi Growl Parade held on Saturday, March 5.

Mess or Success: Caramel apple cheesecake bars

Alley Loope March 4, 2016

In this week's Mess or Success, Alley Loope tries one of her old Pinterest fails: caramel apple cheesecake bars.

Opinion: Wild Love brings flair to north Knoxville

Katy Hill March 2, 2016

Katy Hill finds fresh baked goodies and classic Knoxville coffee at Wild Love Bakehouse.

Talent show helps students learn during 15 minutes of fame

Tiara Holt March 2, 2016

Students showcased their skills and learned about culture in the Modern Foreign Languages and Literature Talent Show on Tuesday, March 1.

‘Alive After Five’ shows progressive nature of blues through tribute

Maria Smith February 29, 2016

The Knoxville Museum of Art's "Alive After Five" event on Feb. 26," Wild Women Don't Have the Blues," paid tribute to blues songstress and Knoxville native Ida Cox.

Volapalooza 2016 lineup brings mostly positive reactions

Ashley Sharp February 28, 2016

The Volapalooza 2016 lineup was announced on Friday, Feb. 26. TNJN did a poll on Twitter to see how everyone felt about the lineup. Read on to see the results.